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S&P 500 Index

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in cash flow, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 4, 2013, corresponding to the inception date of BNDX

Returns By Period

As of Apr 2, 2026, the cash flow returned 2.59% Year-To-Date and 6.39% of annualized return in the last 10 years.


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*5Y*10Y*
Benchmark
S&P 500 Index
0.11%-3.43%-3.84%-1.98%16.08%16.86%10.37%12.29%
Portfolio
cash flow
0.26%-2.12%2.59%3.77%11.34%9.32%5.08%6.39%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
0.16%-2.44%12.35%13.88%13.89%11.70%8.35%12.30%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
0.11%-2.81%3.80%6.43%17.34%14.92%11.04%11.27%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
0.23%0.26%1.11%1.40%4.15%4.67%3.51%3.08%
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
0.42%-1.17%0.15%-0.08%4.82%4.23%0.20%2.67%
IGIB
iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
0.28%-1.22%-0.09%0.64%6.22%5.69%1.64%3.12%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
-0.10%-1.55%-0.08%0.10%2.63%3.79%0.18%1.74%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
1.36%-4.43%3.06%1.04%2.95%7.33%3.14%4.85%
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
-0.29%-7.28%-2.23%-1.45%15.05%7.76%-0.35%2.56%
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
0.30%0.77%8.93%19.54%44.88%22.73%12.82%10.28%
SHV
iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF
0.04%0.30%0.86%1.84%4.01%4.70%3.20%2.17%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 5, 2013, cash flow's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.53%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.9 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +7.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, cash flow closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -7.3%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20263.01%3.05%-3.76%0.42%2.59%
20251.70%1.75%-0.79%-0.56%1.64%2.28%0.35%2.69%0.89%-0.34%1.65%0.00%11.78%
2024-0.73%0.54%2.70%-3.00%2.72%-0.24%3.92%2.53%2.10%-1.99%2.49%-3.70%7.20%
20234.64%-3.17%-0.06%1.01%-3.36%2.83%2.29%-1.87%-2.99%-2.27%6.43%4.93%8.04%
2022-2.20%-1.55%0.97%-4.14%1.13%-5.61%4.12%-3.46%-7.09%3.57%6.25%-2.13%-10.51%
2021-0.81%2.00%3.44%2.35%1.60%-0.01%1.09%0.93%-2.63%2.59%-1.60%3.89%13.39%

Benchmark Metrics

cash flow has an annualized alpha of 0.56%, beta of 0.48, and R² of 0.78 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 05, 2013.

  • This portfolio participated in 59.62% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 50.14% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.48 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.

Alpha
0.56%
Beta
0.48
0.78
Upside Capture
50.14%
Downside Capture
59.62%

Expense Ratio

cash flow has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.


Top 10 holdings

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

cash flow ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


cash flow Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
cash flow Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5959
Sharpe Ratio Rank
cash flow Sortino Ratio Rank: 5656
Sortino Ratio Rank
cash flow Omega Ratio Rank: 5757
Omega Ratio Rank
cash flow Calmar Ratio Rank: 4040
Calmar Ratio Rank
cash flow Martin Ratio Rank: 4545
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.33

0.88

+0.45

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.89

1.37

+0.52

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.28

1.21

+0.07

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.69

1.39

+0.30

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.56

6.43

+1.13


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
400.891.341.191.093.69
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
601.151.651.251.596.96
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
932.183.311.474.1313.26
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
370.731.031.141.504.10
IGIB
iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
661.291.801.242.107.41
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
340.821.151.150.893.55
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
160.180.361.050.291.11
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
461.051.501.211.054.47
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
962.893.591.594.1718.36
SHV
iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF
10019.57153.8055.27443.152,490.75

Sharpe Ratio

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

cash flow Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.33
  • 5-Year: 0.58
  • 10-Year: 0.65
  • All Time: 0.67

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.00 to 1.69, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of cash flow compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

cash flow provided a 3.95% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio3.95%4.06%4.19%4.07%3.48%3.32%2.70%3.65%3.71%3.00%3.15%2.88%
SCHD
Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF
3.45%3.82%3.64%3.49%3.39%2.78%3.16%2.98%3.06%2.63%2.89%2.97%
VYM
Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF
2.37%2.44%2.74%3.12%3.01%2.76%3.18%3.03%3.40%2.80%2.91%3.22%
VTIP
Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF
3.62%3.81%2.70%2.86%6.84%4.68%1.20%1.95%2.45%1.52%0.76%0.00%
LQD
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
4.54%4.48%4.45%3.99%3.30%2.30%2.66%3.29%3.67%3.10%3.34%3.47%
IGIB
iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF
4.74%4.59%4.41%3.78%3.04%2.52%2.74%3.44%3.41%2.51%2.45%2.51%
BNDX
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF
4.47%4.39%4.18%4.42%1.51%3.74%1.11%3.40%3.01%2.23%1.89%1.63%
VNQ
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
3.86%3.92%3.85%3.95%3.91%2.56%3.93%3.39%4.74%4.23%4.82%3.92%
VNQI
Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF
4.81%4.70%5.16%3.74%0.57%6.48%0.93%7.58%4.62%3.86%5.18%2.86%
IDV
iShares International Select Dividend ETF
4.59%4.94%6.46%6.51%7.33%5.78%5.47%5.15%5.93%4.52%4.69%5.08%
SHV
iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF
3.93%4.09%5.02%4.73%1.39%0.00%0.74%2.19%1.66%0.72%0.34%0.03%

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the cash flow. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the cash flow was 25.31%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 166 trading sessions.

The current cash flow drawdown is 3.60%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-25.31%Feb 18, 202025Mar 23, 2020166Nov 16, 2020191
-17.82%Jan 5, 2022194Oct 12, 2022437Jul 11, 2024631
-8.43%Jan 29, 2018229Dec 24, 201836Feb 15, 2019265
-8.11%Apr 29, 201583Aug 25, 2015142Mar 18, 2016225
-7.62%Dec 2, 202487Apr 8, 202528May 19, 2025115

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Diversification

Diversification Metrics


Number of Effective Assets

The portfolio contains 13 assets, with an effective number of assets of 12.96, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests that the portfolio's investments are spread across a variety of assets, indicating a well-diversified allocation. However, true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets.

Asset Correlations Table

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkSHVBNDXVTIPIGIBLQDPFFIDVVNQIVNQDVYSCHDVIGVYMPortfolio
Benchmark1.00-0.030.010.070.120.150.550.690.650.580.740.810.920.860.83
SHV-0.031.000.140.170.190.160.040.010.020.03-0.02-0.02-0.01-0.030.03
BNDX0.010.141.000.390.670.670.250.000.110.19-0.00-0.020.03-0.020.18
VTIP0.070.170.391.000.570.500.240.160.170.200.100.080.070.070.23
IGIB0.120.190.670.571.000.910.390.150.230.310.120.100.150.090.33
LQD0.150.160.670.500.911.000.420.160.240.320.140.120.170.120.36
PFF0.550.040.250.240.390.421.000.490.510.510.510.490.540.520.66
IDV0.690.010.000.160.150.160.491.000.770.500.690.700.680.730.81
VNQI0.650.020.110.170.230.240.510.771.000.580.600.620.640.640.80
VNQ0.580.030.190.200.310.320.510.500.581.000.670.620.640.620.79
DVY0.74-0.02-0.000.100.120.140.510.690.600.671.000.900.810.920.88
SCHD0.81-0.02-0.020.080.100.120.490.700.620.620.901.000.890.950.88
VIG0.92-0.010.030.070.150.170.540.680.640.640.810.891.000.920.88
VYM0.86-0.03-0.020.070.090.120.520.730.640.620.920.950.921.000.90
Portfolio0.830.030.180.230.330.360.660.810.800.790.880.880.880.901.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 5, 2013